What are the four types of fireplaces?

The four types of fireplaces are classified by the fuel they use. They are wood-burning, gas-burning, electric and ethanol-burning. Both natural gas (NG) and propane gas (LP) fall under the gas-burning category. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my fireplace is a Malm?

To know if your fireplace is a Malm, first look for a label. The brand usually added labels to the back of their pieces, but it's possible that the marking fell off over the years. If you can't locate a label, ensure that the fireplace has a pedestal base, as the maker included them on all of its mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.

Preway Fireplace

Vintage "Preway" Fireplace Salesman Sample

$1,750

Vintage "Preway" Fireplace Salesman Sample

By Preway

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1950s; Preway, Inc. - Wisconsin Rapids, WI Painted metal salesman sample display produced for Preway heating and appliance products, featuring a streamlined conical body in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1970s Preway Fireplace, Rare Light Blue Enamel, Wood or Gas

$3,795

1970s Preway Fireplace, Rare Light Blue Enamel, Wood or Gas

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, Preway Mfg. in original rare Light Blue enameled paint with black pipe.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Cast Iron, Steel Mesh

1970 Preway Capri Freestanding Fireplace, Red Enamel Porcelain, Compact 30 in

$3,595

1970 Preway Capri Freestanding Fireplace, Red Enamel Porcelain, Compact 30 in

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, burns wood or gas. By Preway Manufacturing, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Freestanding Fireplace in Preway Style

$2,800

Vintage Mid-Century Freestanding Fireplace in Preway Style

By Preway

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This freestanding hooded fireplace creates a focal point in any room. The linearity of its conical hood and its stark black paint job delivers dramatic height while contributing to t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Cast Iron, Steel Mesh

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Gloss Black Porcelain Enamel, Unused

$3,795

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Gloss Black Porcelain Enamel, Unused

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Cut Steel, Enamel, Steel, Iron

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Coppertone Brown Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

$3,795

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Coppertone Brown Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

1970s Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Rare Avocado Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

$3,795

1970s Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Rare Avocado Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Iconic Orange Enamel Porcelain, Wood/Gas

$3,795 / item

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Iconic Orange Enamel Porcelain, Wood/Gas

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Rare Avocado Enamel, Black Pipe, Wood/Gas

$3,195

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Rare Avocado Enamel, Black Pipe, Wood/Gas

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel, Steel

Vintage Red Cone Natural Gas Fireplace

$2,800

Vintage Red Cone Natural Gas Fireplace

By Preway, Malm Fireplaces

Located in Bensalem, PA

Vintage Natural Gas red enamel fireplace with ceramic log set and flame insert please look pictures and video for overall detail.Feel free to message with any questions

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green

By Preway

Located in Pemberton, NJ

An original vintage mid century enameled freestanding fireplace Malm style. There is no label so not sure of maker. Vibrant lime green color to the enamel. Conical shape and standin...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Red Enamel Porcelain, Wood/Gas

$2,875

1970 Preway Freestanding Fireplace, Red Enamel Porcelain, Wood/Gas

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Faux Stone Electric Fireplace

$1,036

1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Faux Stone Electric Fireplace

By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Preway

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A charming Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted electric fireplace by Sears Roebuck, complete with its original crackling illuminated logs and functional space heater. Combining nostalgic...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Red Vintage Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Stove by Temco

$2,800

Red Vintage Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Stove by Temco

By Temco, Preway

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures for overall detail & condition This is used and shows some chips of the paint as seen. There is a chip in the back that was touched up as seen overall very so...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Recent Sales

Mid-Century Modern Wood Burning Preway Fireplace

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H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Wood Burning Preway Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Preway fireplace. This is an actual Preway with the maker's label present.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Preway Fireplace Artic White

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H 99 in W 45 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Preway Fireplace Artic White

By Preway

Located in Wilmington, DE

This is a wood burning fireplace, Dimensions: 45" W x 31" D x 99" H Preway without pipe height is 41".

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Porcelain Finish Preway Fireplace

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H 62 in W 28.5 in D 37 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Porcelain Finish Preway Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Cool --original red 1970’s enamel vintage, Eames Era Mid-Century Modern large preway Freestanding fireplace. These orignals are extremely sought after!!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

Fireplace, freestanding, wood or gas, Preway brand Capri, gloss black, c. 1970s

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H 96 in W 30 in D 24 in

Fireplace, freestanding, wood or gas, Preway brand Capri, gloss black, c. 1970s

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, burns wood or gas. By Preway Manufacturing, circa 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor

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H 99 in W 38 in D 38 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor

By Preway

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Preway Freestanding Gas/Wood Burning Cone Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor - Enamel Stove Original vintage mid century modern Preway gas/wood burning...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

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H 66 in W 42 in D 42 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

By Preway

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Preway Freestanding Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor - Gas/Wood Burning Enamel Stove Original vintage mid century modern Preway gas/wood burning f...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Martin wood burning Freestanding Fireplace (Malm, Preway style)

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H 82 in W 33 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Martin wood burning Freestanding Fireplace (Malm, Preway style)

By Preway

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid-Century Martin wood burning Freestanding Fireplace (Malm, Preway style) Bring style into your space with this stunning Martin mid-century modern wood-burning fireplace.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Electric Preway Conical Style Fireplace Jet Black

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H 76 in W 38 in D 34 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Electric Preway Conical Style Fireplace Jet Black

By Preway

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Mid Century Modern Electric Preway Conical Style Fireplace Jet Black Offered is an architectural treat a Vintage Mid Century Modern Conical Fireplace.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Fireplace, free standing, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood/gas. Gloss Black.

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H 96 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, free standing, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood/gas. Gloss Black.

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, mid-century. From Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Powder Blue Wood Burning Preway Style Fireplace with Spark Screen and Log Holder

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H 66.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in

Powder Blue Wood Burning Preway Style Fireplace with Spark Screen and Log Holder

By Preway

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rare powder blue Mid-Century Modern Preway style Cone Fireplace — A Dream Piece for Designers & Decorators A true design unicorn, the freestanding cone fireplace is a showstopping M...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Modern Preway "Kiva" fireplace

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H 97 in W 45 in D 30 in

Modern Preway "Kiva" fireplace

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful modern free standing "Kiva" fireplace by Preway in red enamel. In extremely good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Fireplaces and Mantels

1970s Free-Standing Preway Kiva Orange Freestanding Fireplace

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H 120 in W 45 in D 30 in

1970s Free-Standing Preway Kiva Orange Freestanding Fireplace

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Beautiful Condition, Very Minimal Use, with Ceiling Flange, Flue Handle, Faux Electric Fire Logs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace Wood Gas Stove Freestanding by Preway, Inside or Outside, circa 1970s

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H 28 in W 37 in

Fireplace Wood Gas Stove Freestanding by Preway, Inside or Outside, circa 1970s

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, wood or gas stove, freestanding by Preway, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace, Wood or Gas Stove, Free Standing, Preway Manufacturing, Malm, c 1960s

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H 92 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, Wood or Gas Stove, Free Standing, Preway Manufacturing, Malm, c 1960s

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, wood or gas stove, freestanding, by Preway, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Preway Fireplace Burnt Orange

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H 93 in W 37 in D 28 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Preway Fireplace Burnt Orange

By Preway

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Mid-Century Modern preway fireplace Offered is an architectural treat a Vintage Mid-Century Modern Preway fireplace burnt Orange.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Preway Gas / Wood Fireplace

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H 75 in Dm 28.5 in

Mid-Century Preway Gas / Wood Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Also included is the original gas hook up with pipe and pan or use as a wood burning unit, manufactured by the Preway Fireplace company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Mod Style Preway Freestanding Fireplace in Red Enamel Finish C. 1970's

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H 92 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mod Style Preway Freestanding Fireplace in Red Enamel Finish C. 1970's

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Preway fireplace in red enamel finish - this piece has never had a live fire, nor been used outdoors, it is in very fine, original condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Preway White Enamel Fireplace

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H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in

Preway White Enamel Fireplace

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Mod style "PREWAY" white enamel fireplace, in very good, original vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Preway Enamel Cone Fireplace

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H 110 in W 38 in D 30 in

Preway Enamel Cone Fireplace

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Orange enamel Preway cone form fireplace in extra fine original condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Preway Faux Fireplace in Orange Enamel with "Logs"

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H 67 in W 38 in D 28 in

Preway Faux Fireplace in Orange Enamel with "Logs"

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Preway freestanding faux fireplace, this model is equipped with a set of plastic logs, lights, and an electric heater, all in original working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood, gas. Gloss Black.

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H 96 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood, gas. Gloss Black.

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Vintage Preway Freestanding Black Electric Fireplace

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H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Black Electric Fireplace

By Verner Panton, Preway

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Preway Mid-Century Modern cone electric fireplace, iconic design, original black finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace, free standing, Wood or Gas, Preway brand, Gloss Orange, circa 1970

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H 96 in W 38 in D 24 in

Fireplace, free standing, Wood or Gas, Preway brand, Gloss Orange, circa 1970

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, uses wood or gas, by Preway Manufacturing, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Fireplace, free standing, Preway brand, burns wood/gas. Burnt Orange, circa 1970

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H 96 in W 38 in D 24 in

Fireplace, free standing, Preway brand, burns wood/gas. Burnt Orange, circa 1970

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Electric Black Metal Cone Freestanding Fireplace by Montgomery Ward Style Preway

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H 86 in W 36.5 in D 30 in

Electric Black Metal Cone Freestanding Fireplace by Montgomery Ward Style Preway

By Preway, Montgomery Ward

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome Mid-Century Modern a/k/a MCM electric black metal long stack freestanding cone fireplace from Montgomery Ward model #74-21637M including metal screen and log set in the style...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Pre-Way Free Standing Fireplace, Indoor/ Outdoor

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H 64 in Dm 30 in

Classic Pre-Way Free Standing Fireplace, Indoor/ Outdoor

By Preway

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Pre-way free standing fireplace, indoor/ outdoor. Nice original condition. Minor enamel loss to left side.(see photo) Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en rout...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Vintage Preway Freestanding Red Porcelain Fireplace

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H 42 in W 38.5 in D 26 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Red Porcelain Fireplace

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this vintage Freestanding Red Porcelain Fireplace. The fireplace has very bright red color and is in nice shape

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Majestic Jupiter Black Metal Electric Freestanding Cone Fireplace

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H 96 in Dm 24 in

Mid Century Majestic Jupiter Black Metal Electric Freestanding Cone Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Jupiter electric freestanding fireplace by The Majestic Co circa 1960s Original black finish with removable mesh screen Complete with all original parts log set and heater 24 i...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Pop 1970s Space Age, Modernist Free Standing Pre-Way Electric Fireplace

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H 92 in Dm 29 in

Pop 1970s Space Age, Modernist Free Standing Pre-Way Electric Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pop 1970s Space Age, modernist free standing fire engine red, Pre-way electric fireplace, you don't see very many of these in electric, also in this condition, looks like new/old sto...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-century Fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg., wood or gas in Sunshine Yellow

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H 108 in W 38 in D 29 in

Mid-century Fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg., wood or gas in Sunshine Yellow

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century, contemporary fireplace, freestanding, from Preway Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside the house or out.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Mid century fireplace, freestanding, Preway, Mfg., gas or wood, in burnt orange

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H 96 in W 38 in D 29 in

Mid century fireplace, freestanding, Preway, Mfg., gas or wood, in burnt orange

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century, contemporary fireplace, freestanding, from Preway Mfg. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside the house or out.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Mid-Century Modern Black Preway Fireplace

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H 98.5 in W 36 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Preway Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Asheville, NC

Mid-Century Modern black preway fireplace. Wood burning. Some light scuffing/scratching/fading from age appropriate wear. 2 pieces of pipe (as shown in photos).

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Vintage Preway Xenamel Steel Freestanding Red Fireplace

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H 96 in W 38 in D 30 in

Vintage Preway Xenamel Steel Freestanding Red Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is one of the best examples of an original vintage labeled Preway freestanding fireplace. It is in the best color, red!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Free Standing Wood Burning Fireplace by Preway

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H 120 in W 45 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Free Standing Wood Burning Fireplace by Preway

By Preway

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Great condition Mid-Century free standing fireplace by preway. Very modern look in black. Rarely used so this item is very clean and ready to be used indoor or outdoor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Fireplaces and Mantels

Preway Mobile Fireplace in White Enameled Steel

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H 99 in W 39 in D 29 in

Preway Mobile Fireplace in White Enameled Steel

Located in Madison, WI

Preway mobile fireplace unit in white enameled steel.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel

1970s Free-Standing "Kiva" Gas Fireplace by Preway

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H 120 in W 45 in D 30 in

1970s Free-Standing "Kiva" Gas Fireplace by Preway

Located in North Miami, FL

Classic "Kiva" free-standing fireplace by Preway in gleaming white enameled steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Preway Standalone Fireplace in Jet Black, circa 1960

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H 64 in W 39 in D 29 in

Preway Standalone Fireplace in Jet Black, circa 1960

Located in Madison, WI

Preway standalone fireplace in jet black, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron

O'Keefe Meritt Stove

$16,950

H 60 in W 60 in D 28.5 in

O'Keefe Meritt Stove

By La Cornue

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This is a gorgeous original oven/stove from the famed antique stove brand O'Keefe & Merritt. This is their flagship model Aristocrat Town and Country. This stove has all the original...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used

$1,897Sale Price|25% Off

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 22.45 in

20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used

By Godin

Located in Sofia, BG

French wood stove made by the GODIN cast iron foundry, situated in Guise, north west of Paris, that has been manufacturing cast iron stoves, cookers, ranges, fires, and other heating...

Category

Late 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Unusual Antique Austrian Corner Gas Fireplace

$5,400

H 39 in W 34 in D 24 in

Unusual Antique Austrian Corner Gas Fireplace

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Cobalt blue tile brass trim Austrian corner gas fireplace or heater or hearth.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 71 in W 35.5 in D 28.5 in

1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage MCM Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding Hooded Modern Fire Pit 71 h x 35.5 w x 28.5 d Preowned original vintage condition unrestored. Refer to all images provided please. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

1970 MId-Century Freestanding Fireplace, Green Porcelain Enamel, Wood or Gas

$3,495

H 117 in W 32 in D 32 in Dm 32 in

1970 MId-Century Freestanding Fireplace, Green Porcelain Enamel, Wood or Gas

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, mid-century. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Green porcelain enameled paint with brown shadings. Includes spark screen and gra...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

1970 Aztec Freestanding Fireplace, White Porcelain Enamel, Black Flecks

$3,195

H 120 in W 36 in D 36 in

1970 Aztec Freestanding Fireplace, White Porcelain Enamel, Black Flecks

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, named Aztec. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original Gloss White porcelain enamel paint with black flecks. Includes blac...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Mod Space Age Metal Fireplace by Mastercraft Metal Inc.

$799

H 33.25 in W 28 in D 17 in

Mod Space Age Metal Fireplace by Mastercraft Metal Inc.

By Mastercraft

Located in New York, NY

Groovy Space Age fireplace, made by Mastercraft Metal Inc. circa 1960/70's. The mantle is constructed of a white metal shell and pedestal with a black metal mesh screen, which opens ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel

$3,600

H 37.41 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in

Belgian Wall-Mounted Modern Fire Place in Sheet Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fire place, sheet steel, Belgium, 1980s. A well-designed fire place executed in sheet steel fits perfectly in the focal point of the room or can be placed in the middle against the ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

MBM Arquitectes (Martorell, Bohigas, Mackay) Fireplace in Iron

$12,700

H 96.46 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

MBM Arquitectes (Martorell, Bohigas, Mackay) Fireplace in Iron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

MBM Arquitectes (Josep Maria Martorell i Codina, Oriol Bohigas i Guardiola, and David Mackay), fireplace, iron, Spain, circa 1970 Founded in Barcelona in 1951 by Josep Martorell and...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

$8,700

H 73.63 in W 40.56 in D 26.78 in

Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel

$7,950

H 97.25 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

French Modern Fire Place in Black Sheet Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fire place, sheet steel, France, 1960s. A well-designed fire place executed in black coated steel, ably employed as either the heart of a decor or its focal point. The whole constru...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sheet Metal

Elegant Cast Iron Chiminea

$550

H 54 in W 24 in D 24 in

Elegant Cast Iron Chiminea

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This quaint cast iron chiminea features a wonderful old fashioned design, complete with grates, ring handles, faux cracking, and top lid. This piece would make a perfect center piece...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

1970s Majestic Freestanding Fireplace in Mustard Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

$3,595

H 102 in W 36 in D 24 in

1970s Majestic Freestanding Fireplace in Mustard Porcelain Enamel, Wood/Gas

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century Majestic brand. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out. Original gloss porcelain enameled paint. Includes spark screen, grate and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron

1950s Mel Bogart Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools "Good Design Award Winner"

$2,250

H 32 in Dm 11.25 in

1950s Mel Bogart Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools "Good Design Award Winner"

By Mel Bogart, Felmore, Stewart-Winthrop

Located in St. Louis, MO

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Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s

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Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Preway Fireplace For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the preway fireplace you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A preway fireplace — often made from metal, steel and enamel — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer preway fireplace, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right preway fireplace, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Preway each produced at least one beautiful preway fireplace that is worth considering.

How Much is a Preway Fireplace?

The average selling price for a preway fireplace at 1stDibs is $2,195, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $3,995 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Preway Fireplace

What are the four types of fireplaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
The four types of fireplaces are classified by the fuel they use. They are wood-burning, gas-burning, electric and ethanol-burning. Both natural gas (NG) and propane gas (LP) fall under the gas-burning category. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my fireplace is a Malm?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To know if your fireplace is a Malm, first look for a label. The brand usually added labels to the back of their pieces, but it's possible that the marking fell off over the years. If you can't locate a label, ensure that the fireplace has a pedestal base, as the maker included them on all of its mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.